Using the wall or slapping up a sheet may have been cool when you were a kid, but a professional screen is how the big boys do home theater.

SI is throwing a cool new toy into the chest with its Reference Motorized projector screen. Aside from the crisp, clear images, the unit boasts a flush-mount chassis, which cuts down on costs and clutter.

“This elegant new design includes all the amenities along with the new Black Diamond screen technology,” said Aaron Reilly, SI CTO. “Reference motorized encompasses the most cutting edge electronics and controls as standard features making it the elite screen solution for home theater and family room applications.”

Aside from the ultra-quiet motor (43dB from 3 feet), the unit also boasts a 12-volt trigger, IR and RF options, screen sizes from 80 to 160 inches diagonal, and formats for 2.35:1, 16:9 and 4:3.

The Reference Motorized projector screen should start shipping in September. The company’s website has a screen calculator to get you started.

Rachel Cericola - Contributing Writer

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